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Labour offered hope

AS A member of the Labour Party I must say I was more enthused about our recent General Election campaign than any of the previous ones.

We had a good set of policies and this was coupled with a superb campaign performance from Jeremy Corbyn. What I found so inspiring was the reaction of younger people to our message - indeed large numbers worked to get Labour MPs elected.

Too many of my generation (the so-called “baby boomers”) have over recent years voted from a narrow-minded, selfish perspective.

Many of us are fortunate; we own grossly over-valued houses and are receiving an adequate pension. I include myself in this category.

This does not mean all is right with our country. Many younger people have no chance of getting a home of their own, either to rent or buy.

Many are struggling in insecure jobs with zero hours contracts, on the minimum wage and with little prospect of a decent pension ahead of them. Labour promulgated an offer of hope, and the positive reaction to this from so many people, particularly younger ones, has in turn given me hope that we can soon build a nation based on fairness, equality, justice and compassion; a nation in which all have the opportunity to reach their full potential. I look forward eagerly to the next General Election.

BOB CRETCHLEY, Parham Walk, Grange Park, West Swindon

Youngsters have a point

WELL, it is all over bar the shouting. I expected a comfortable Tory majority. The best laid plans don’t always work out as expected. Back to basics.

Mrs May has received her verdict from the British public.  The future generations of our country have finally realised that they should get to the ballot box on every occasion possible and state their case. The cabal who voted in university fees never paid a penny for theirs. That is a taxpayers’ obligation in my honest opinion.

Nick Clegg take note on the power of the youthful electorate. Try buying a house with a massive debt after leaving university. And bear in mind half the degrees they acquire will get them a job as a dishwasher.

In the lovely area of Covingham I live in, many people bought their houses for a four-figure sum, with a small deposit. A recent sale in my street went for a six-figure sum.

When I came to Swindon in 1971, you could pick your job. Don’t you think our younger generations have a point to protest at the situation they find themselves, one that the politicians, by non democratic consent, have allowed to happen.

BILL WILLIAMS, Merlin Way, Covingham, Swindon

Take your own advice

WHAT a whinging, embittered man Tory voter David Collins is (I hope you’re all happy) SA Letters June 13, he ends his rant by writing “Grow up, join the real world, learn to live with it.”

Ever thought about heeding your own advice Mr Collins?

MARTIN WEBB, Swindon Road, Old Town, Swindon